Chapter 1074 - 1074: The Benefits of Having Powerful Backers

"Now I finally understand why Mr. Xiao can make a fortune..."

"Why do you think that?"

"Because his mouthpiece is extraordinary. A vase worth just over four bucks, he managed to claim it was worth ninety-nine thousand... What was it, ninety-nine thousand again?"

"This is what they call packaging and marketing, isn't it? Turning worthless things into priceless ones is also a skill."

"The key is still having a good mind. Without the brain, just having a mouth is useless."

The people cleaning the lobby and the security guards were all gossiping in private.

Not long after they finished tidying up, Wang Lubo arrived at the hotel.

Seeing Xiao Feng, he rushed over and said urgently, "Brother Feng, do you know someone named He Qizheng?"

"I've heard of him. Apparently, he just spearheaded some kind of business alliance." Xiao Feng nodded, answering rather calmly.

Wang Lubo was instantly surprised, "You got the news so quickly?"

"His son personally invited me and even broke one of my antique vases."

If those who had just witnessed He Baodan paying up heard this, they would probably be at a loss for words.

But Wang Lubo raised his voice, "What?! He didn't pay for it?"

"If he didn't pay, could he have left?" Xiao Feng chuckled lightly.

Wang Lubo pondered for a moment and said, "Since Brother Feng, you know about this, I won't elaborate further on this business alliance led by He Qizheng.

In simple terms, according to them, companies that don't join the alliance will be labeled as targets for boycott.

This directly impacts us because in Jiangcheng, cooperating with businesses in the alliance will be restricted everywhere.

Previously, I didn't think much of this group, but now that they're united, I've realized, wow, they're quite something."

"So your idea is for the two of us to find a way to dismantle this alliance?" Xiao Feng followed the conversation and asked.

Wang Lubo shook his head, his expression unusually serious as he replied, "I'm afraid it's not that easy to dismantle. This business alliance isn't as simple as it appears.

They all know that I have the backing of the Wang Family in Kyoto, yet they still have this much nerve.

This indicates that, more likely than not, there's someone more powerful than the Wang Family, or at least on the same level, supporting them from behind."

"I notice that when it comes to doing business, your mind isn't just average." Xiao Feng looked at Wang Lubo, a hint of appreciation in his eyes.

Previously, the impression Wang Lubo gave him was as unreliable as could be, but now he seemed to have gained some insight.

Wang Lubo sighed, "Several of the projects I have on hand have already been affected. If we don't solve this issue, it might be a tough year ahead."

"Have you considered joining this alliance?" Xiao Feng smiled and asked.

Without hesitation, Wang Lubo replied, "In business, you have to work independently. I've always advocated for independent autonomy and not forming alliances.

Besides, while joining sounds quite beneficial, the rules are made by others.

Following rules set by others means a future with no prospects!"

Just as he finished speaking, his phone rang.

Without avoiding Xiao Feng, Wang Lubo answered the call directly.

The call was brief, lasting less than a minute before it ended.

Setting down the phone, Wang Lubo took a deep breath and said, "That was a call from home, and the situation is much as I suspected, someone from the Kyoto side has gotten involved."

"What's your family's opinion?"

"They didn't offer any suggestions, just told me to handle it myself."

"Oh?" Xiao Feng expressed a hint of surprise, sensing the Wang Family's attitude was quite intriguing.

The Wang Family surely knows about Wang Lubo's relationship with Xiao Feng, yet they neglected to warn Wang Lubo against doing anything too drastic with him.

Honestly, Xiao Feng was quite content with the Wang Family's approach.

At the very least, they didn't abandon him after crossing the river, kill the donkey upon leaving the mill, or turn their back on him.

"Brother Feng, what should we do next?" Wang Lubo asked.

Xiao Feng promptly returned the question, "In matters of business, you understand more than me. Tell me your thoughts."

"Are you sure that's appropriate?"

Usually, Xiao Feng came up with ideas and he executed them; this abrupt shift to thinking himself felt a bit unsettling.

"There's nothing inappropriate about it; we're still in the discussion phase."

Having reached this point in the conversation, Wang Lubo stopped hesitating and spoke freely, "In business, it's all about money and channels. They may block my sources of income, but the foundation I've built can still last against them for quite some time.

And during this period, we can break their blockade.

Dismantling He Qizheng's business alliance doesn't resolve the problem; if this one falls, another will rise. We need to expose whoever is pulling the strings behind the scenes."

After finishing, Wang Lubo looked to Xiao Feng, seemingly waiting for his opinion.

However, Xiao Feng remained expressionless and nodded in acknowledgment, "Go on."

"I plan to use the Wang Family's name to discreetly pressure the lower-ranking members of the business alliance. Even though it might not reveal who's pulling the strings, at least it will provide some internal insight."

"What if the Market Maker behind the scenes refuses to show up or come forward?"

Wang Lubo slowly shook his head, responding with a determined tone, "That's impossible. If they push me against the wall, they won't have it easy either.

The ultimate goal is to drive me away and seize what rightfully belongs to me, but I'm not a pushover. In the worst-case scenario, I'll sell my company cheaply to someone they can't afford to upset.

If they want to eat it, I won't let them have it!"

Hearing this determination, Xiao Feng couldn't help but feel a myriad of emotions.

This is the benefit of having connections and backing.

It seems like Wang Lubo is panicking, yet in his heart, his true thoughts probably don't match what appears on the surface.

He's got a fallback, as he said - in the worst case, he'll fight tooth and nail to ensure the opponent doesn't get their way.

But as for himself...

Xiao Feng sighed inwardly. He has no fallback, nor does he need one.

As a teenager might say: bravely forge ahead, just do it!

"Bozai, find out where He Qizheng lives," Xiao Feng instructed with a smile.

Wang Lubo was startled, "Brother Feng, you're not going to..."

"Capture the ringleader first, right? If I can't catch the one behind the scenes, can't I catch the one up front?"

"I got it!"

After making a call, it wasn't long before Wang Lubo provided Xiao Feng with He Qizheng's address.

"You should head back first, rushing this won't solve it." Xiao Feng said calmly.

Wang Lubo agreed and took his leave.

In the hotel lobby, Xiao Feng pondered for a moment and suddenly scoffed, "Acting so quickly...

I just wonder if it's a rush to get rich, or a rush to get into trouble!"

With that said, he quickly stood up, walked straight out of the hotel, hailed a taxi, and gave the driver the address provided by Wang Lubo.

Meanwhile, He Qizheng and He Baodan were meeting at home.